> > > > > > > > this exactly what is done only write mac hw register > > > > without init the eth stack > > > > > > > > before we do need to init the mac and detect the phy if we want to > > > > store now we have to call the set_hw_enetaddr > > > > > > then we agree you're doing it wrong and this patch is not needed/wanted > > > > > > there is this FAQ, but i think we can add more info to it: > > > http://www.denx.de/wiki/view/DULG/EthernetDoesNotWorkInLinux > > > > It does not work ether > > your solution blatantly ignores the issues raised in the FAQ. you cant push > a > change without clearing addressing those. > > > how do you deal with multiple nic? > > the ATAG/FDT tree handles most arches. both not possible > > for the rest you have two major issues to address: > - how do i pass it to the next OS ? > * have the OS read the u-boot environment > * have the OS read the command line > - how does the OS set it ? > * add a board hook to set it > * set it via user space and normal methods (`ifconfig hw`) > > > how do set a mac for NFS Rootfs? > > use initramfs don't you think it's overkill to use a initramfs just for set a mac address?? > > > how do you boot a *mainline* kernel? > > i dont know why you're emphasizing mainline. if it's your board and if you > implement the change correctly, submit it to mainline. because I already known RMK answer NACK
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